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Off-grid power quality and its effects on commonly used appliances: A case study of Nepal

Document type:
Konferenzbeitrag
Contribution type:
Textbeitrag / Aufsatz
Author(s):
Seppälä, Anna-Kaarina; Bottheim, Mathias
Absract (alternative):
A significant share of Nepal’s rural population live without access to electricity, many in places where grid extension is not possible. Even where power is available, many decide not to get connected due to the unreliable supply. This study establishes the status quo of the power quality in existing rural off-grid systems in Nepal, and and estimates its effect on commonly used household appliances. The results may be used in designing more robust power systems for the rural scenario....     »
Keywords:
rural electrification, power quality, off-grid power systems, Nepal
Dewey Decimal Classification:
620 Ingenieurwissenschaften
Book / Congress title:
Energizing Futures - 19th Futures Conference
Congress (additional information):
Tampere, Finland
Volume:
Sustainable Development and Energy in Transition
Organization:
Finland Futures Research Centre (FFRC)
Date of congress:
13.06.2018
Year:
2018
Language:
en
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